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The annual Wai‘anae Coast Keiki Spring Fest connects area keiki and their parents with educational, developmental, and health service providers in their community. The KS-sponsored event also includes fun and engaging activity stations.

Wai'anae Coast Keiki Spring Fest is slated for this Friday

April 11, 2016

Contributed by Mae Nishimura

The 11th Annual Wai‘anae Coast Keiki Spring Fest is slated for this Friday, April 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wai‘anae District Park. The Kamehameha Schools-sponsored event connects Waiʻanae Coast keiki and their parents with educational, developmental, and health service providers in their community.

The free fest features activities for parents and their keiki up to five years old. Parents can get information on financial aid, have their keiki participate in hearing and vision screenings, and get a keiki I.D. Attendees can also enjoy door prizes and more, including a book mobile and demonstrations by the Honolulu Fire Department.

“Kamehameha Schools works closely with the Waiʻanae community to identify strategies and solutions to improve education outcomes for Native Hawaiian learners,” said Kalei Kailihiwa, KS Waiʻanae coast region director. “We enjoy being able to kōkua each year and spend a heart-felt day with our community members. The event has touched the lives of nearly 10,000 people and the community is invited to celebrate every year.”

THE FEST WILL FEATURE:

  • Parent and keiki activities
  • Preschool information
  • Kindergarten registration
  • Community resources
  • Disaster preparedness
  • Physical activity station
  • Keiki/Kupuna I.D.
  • Information on financial aid
  • Dental screening
  • Book mobile
  • Honolulu Fire Department
  • Keiki Steps performance
  • Door prizes and more
Keiki Spring Fest

WHAT:
A KS-sponsored event that connects Wai‘anae Coast keiki and their parents with educational, developmental, and health service providers in their community.

WHEN:
Friday, April 15
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE:
Wai‘anae District Park
85-601 Farrington Hwy.
Waiʻanae, HI 96792

COST:
Free!

DETAILS:
CLICK HERE to download the Keiki Spring Fest flyer. For more information on the KS-sponsored Keiki Spring Fest, please contact Ka Wahi Kaiaulu-Wai‘anae Neighborhood Place at 696-4598.


The April 15 fest is for parents and their keiki up to five years old, and will feature games, door prizes and more!


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Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.